Interim Artwork Specialist – Global Pharmaceutical Leader
Location: Primarily remote. One day a fortnight in the office (Slough).
Contract Length: 6 Months
Day Rate: £300 – £350 (Inside IR35)
Are you an experienced Artwork Specialist looking for a high-impact interim role within a global pharmaceutical environment? We are representing a leading pharmaceutical client seeking a hyper-organised professional to manage their end-to-end artwork process across diverse international markets.
The Role This is a technical coordination role focused on the generation and maintenance of European and global artwork. You will act as the vital link between Regulatory Affairs, QA, Supply Chain, and external graphics houses to ensure packaging materials meet stringent business and GMP requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Coordination: Manage the artwork workflow through electronic management systems, ensuring proper approvals and final release to Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs).
- Briefing & Mock-ups: Build detailed artwork briefs for external studios and prepare mock-ups for cartons, labels, and patient information leaflets.
- Technical Support: Maintain packaging specifications and provide technical support for the maintenance of all packaging materials.
- Regulatory Liaison: Work closely with Global Labelling Regulatory teams to translate regulatory updates into artwork changes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in teams for new product launches and manage artwork changes driven by CMO transitions or regulatory updates.
- Project Management: Prioritise tasks across a portfolio of 350-400 SKUs, covering the EU market, Australia, and emerging Asian markets.
Requirements:
- Experience: 5+ years of pharmaceutical sector experience, specifically focused on artwork coordination and briefing.
- Technical Skills: Good understanding of artwork creation packages such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
- Systems: Prior experience with Perigord GLAMS or similar artwork management systems is highly desirable.
- Compliance: Solid familiarity with GMP and pharmaceutical industry standards.
- Mindset: A proactive problem-solver with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Apply Today If you have the pharmaceutical artwork expertise required for this 6-month interim assignment, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.